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On this day in queerstory: Johannesburg hold South Africa’s first pride parade

On October 13, 1990, a landmark event took place in Johannesburg, South Africa: the country’s first pride parade, organized by GLOW (the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand). This was not simply a party; it was deeply political, an act of resistance in a country still under apartheid. To understand why this day mattered […]

On this day in queerstory: Germany expands Life Partnership Law

Not every queer milestone arrives with parades, slogans, or rainbow flags. Some unfold quietly — in the sterile air of parliamentary chambers, where a line of legal text can shift the landscape of love. On October 12, 2004, the German Bundestag voted to expand the country’s Life Partnership Law — a modest-sounding amendment that carried […]

On this day in queerstory: The Great March and National Coming Out Day

October 11, 1987 — On this date, the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights took place in Washington, D.C. It was one of the largest assemblies of queer activists in U.S. history at that time, sometimes called “The Great March.” About 750,000 people marched in the capital, demanding civil rights, visibility, […]

On this day in queerstory: Lesbian panel speaks out on The David Susskind Show

On October 10, 1971, something remarkable happened on American television: a group of openly lesbian women were featured in a panel discussion on The David Susskind Show. Hosted by talk-show host David Susskind, the program turned a spotlight — often hostile or mocking — onto women speaking openly about their lives, desires, and struggles. That […]

On this day in queerstory: honoring lesbian progress

October 8 is a day that celebrates the rich tapestry of lesbian identity, culture, and history. While it may not be as widely recognized as some other LGBTQ+ observances, it holds a special place in the hearts of many, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, where the day has its roots. The origins of International […]

On this day in queerstory: tragedy and progress

October 6 carries the weight of both heartbreak and quiet triumph in queer history. It’s a date that threads through centuries, reminding us that visibility, survival, and love have always existed –  even when the world tried to deny them. In 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, a young man named Matthew Shepard sat at a bar, […]